In and of myself I am a failure. In and of myself I am a quitter. In and of myself I doubt what I’m doing and where I’m going. But through a calling I can’t control or manipulate, God is moving. And I’m humbled to be part of His plan.
One sentence made my heart beat deeply in my chest. Black letters against the white screen took my breath away. No, not because I felt validation or acceptance, but because I needed assurance in walking through the open doors in front of me.
On the day I act like Gideon, God allowed me to feel like David. David knew his strength and direction were from the Lord. Gideon, a doubting leader wavering in his calling, needed signs and miraculous wonders. I swallow a lump in my throat as I humbly admit that I am broken and fearful like Gideon, but I trust a God who can confirm callings through the acknowledgment of others.
Every month the dedicated visionaries of Catalyst note influential young leaders. For a reason that still makes my heart skip a beat, my name was on the list which was released today for the month of May. [You should check out the site for podcasts, Q&A sessions, and upcoming events!]
I fumbled for my phone this morning after reading the Catalyst blog and texted my mentor who said, I’m so proud of you! But remember: Catalyst is merely recognizing the calling God has placed on your life. You don’t need man to validate what you do. Do what God has already called you to do. With or without recognition.
I’m living out 1 Corinthians 1:27! This foolish girl from the ‘hood is leading God’s people with three snaps in the air. Yes, people may look and wonder how and why… all I can do is shrug my shoulders and say I don’t know. In and of myself, I’m a Gideon who serves a BIG God!
Thank YOU for hanging with me in my Gideon moments 😉
Great stuff Bianca, congrats! You're mentor sounds incredibly inspirational too – very good point we all need to take to heart so thanks for sharing 🙂
YES!!!
Suzanne, I'm blessed to have your support and love. I really appreciate you, my British friend!!!
What can I say, I love your work!! 😉
ahhhhhhhhh!!! amazing! Im so so proud of you friend!
I can't believe it. I literally was stunned. But God is so good, right?! Woohoo!
Word to your mom!
My mom says "word" back to you 😉
I LOVE your attitude! It's amazing and infectious!
As always, Chrissy, I'm blessed by your words of encouragement. They mean so much to me!
AMEN!!! So proud of you! Thank you for who you are in my life! 🙂 143
That was the second thing I was going to tell you this morning. But I'm glad you didn't get a ticket.
Two words: Hands free!
Thanks for your humility… He gives grace to the humble! You have a great mentor to remind you of that truth – man can merely recognize what God has already done. Be encouraged as you keep pressing towards the mark!
And Lord knows I need some grace!!!
My mentor is actually my beautiful sister who keeps me grounded and rooted in every aspect of my life. I love her dearly! Thanks, LaShorne!
I am totally doing a BIG raise the roof for you right now! Hahaha! You still don’t need no stinkin badges, but sometimes its a nice to get some encouragement to keep us going! Loving this. Congrats times ten!
I've been reading your blog for awhile, but this is my very first comment 🙂 Thanks for being such a great role model, and thanks for sharing with us what God has shared with you!
Kelli, thank YOU for coming to the blog! I'm so happy to know you are here and look forward to connecting more. Hugs from here to the moon…
Woohoo! Congratulations!
In a world full of unbelief…His light shines through you.
You are an amazing inspiration to me and I am so blessed to be able to come on over here and read your blog! And kind of consider you my friend. 😉 Ha!
Have a beautiful day.
I know… isn't it weird that "friends" evolve from blogs?! But I'm so glad we have connected!
Thanks for being YOU!! I am new to reading your blog, but it is soo inspiring and humbling! Sending you love from Canada!!!
Canada? Yahooooo! That's so rad. Thanks for the encouraging comment. So blessed by you 😉
That's SOO God, isn't it?!? Assurance is awesome…especially when we're able to immediately recognize God as the source as you clearly did! Thank you for being faithful to your calling!!
It's my pleasure. I'm so blessed to do what I love… even when it's hard.
You are truly an inspirtation Bianca. I needed to hear those words your mentor spoke, God also used her to speak directly to me: "You don’t need man to validate what you do. Do what God has already called you to do. With or without recognition."
I've been praying for God to place a mentor in my life. Is your mentor your twin sister?
Was so excited to comment I spelled inspiration incorrectly. You are an inspiration, not an inspirtation!
Hahahahaha! It's all good. I knew what you meant.
And yes, Jazzy is my mentor. She's awesomely amazing!
AWESOME!!! Congrats chica…u truely are an inspiration and an encouragement to all of us! We are all jumping and dancing with you!
Gahhhhhhh! Thank you, thank you, thank you! From the beginning you've been here and I'm so blessed.
Sounds like a very wise mentor you have there! I think I need me one. 🙂
The recognition puts you in position to effect more and more people in need of a savior.
To God be the Glory for the things that He is doing in your life! I am excited for those who will be free from whatever is holding them captive, feel the unconditional love of God, and walk through this life victorious as a result of your ministry!
So awesome, B! Congrats and thank God for what only He is able to do with those who have willing hearts! Your love for Him is so contagious and your honesty so touching. Cheers to you again, from one Gideon to the next… cling, cling! 😉 Love you!
PS Shout out to your mentor and her wise words! Holla!
What a wonderful feeling it is when we are used by the Lord….Congrats for makin the list!! Praise the Lord for placing the call on your life and for giving you a mentor who directs you to The one that All the glory goes to=-)
It was great hearing you for the first time at the retreat in Murrietta Hot Springs. Your words of encouragement mean a lot to me. I try very hard to keep smiling because I know I am blessed by a loving father. I have no clue to why I have pain and walk with a cane but I know God has a plan for my life and I hold tight to his promise. Your earthy way of speaking is going to touch more heat then any Rhodes Scholar ever will. You will be in my prayers as God send you out in to the world to reach all nations. Thank you again for the reminders of who the God we serve truly is. You are an awesome vessel of God.
Because I work with sexually abused clients all of me want to hug that lady and tell her she has taken the hardest step. I did not want to frighten her into shutting down by approching her there. I pray God will give me another chance to reach out to her and women like her.
Again thank you.
We are sooooooooo proud of you B! Be who you is………IN CHRIST!
Love,
Mom
Wow! Jasmine you are such a blessing to people everywhere, but especially to other Christian photographers that need to stay grounded in the calling God has placed in their lives:) I was blessed and humbled by this powerful word. I know that God has called me to do great exploits for Him, but it is so easy to get caught up in desiring man's approval. I am learning more and more that it is not about man's approval, but God's commission. Thank you for sharing:) God bless you!
heeeeeeeeey hi-5! we serve a BIG GOD! keep on doing BIG THINGS for Him!
from an asian sister who is dreaming big withchu!
Love what your mentor said! Very similar to what Joshua Harris' mentor told him: the affirmation of God is all the affirmation you need, and the security He gives no one can take away…"
you definitely underestimate your influence and the big things God is doing through you.
i'm so honored to call you friend! (even when we're hiding in the wine press together…)
thank YOU Bianca!;) i’m so blessed to be able to learn and be inspired from you seas and timezones away!<3
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